appliance

appareil électroménager

Machine, souvent électrique, qui sert à effectuer une tâche précise à la maison ou au bureau.

En anglais simple : A machine, often electric, used for a particular job in a home or office.

• This appliance uses very little electricity.
• We bought two new kitchen appliances.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.

Synonymes : device, machine

Expressions courantes : household appliance, kitchen appliance, electrical appliance

application

Action de mettre quelque chose en usage ou de l’appliquer à autre chose.

En anglais simple : The act of putting something into use or applying it to something.

• The appliance of heat softened the wax.
• Careful appliance of the remedy eased his pain.
• The author discussed the appliance of these principles.

Comment l'utiliser : appliance of something (The appliance of this method demanded great care.)

Synonymes : application

Expressions courantes : appliance of something, appliance of remedies

accessoire

Équipement ajouté à un outil ou à une machine pour lui permettre de réaliser une tâche précise.

En anglais simple : A piece of equipment added to a tool or machine so it can do a particular job.

• A special appliance was fitted to the lathe.
• This appliance allows the machine to cut curved edges.
• The workshop supplied appliances for several older tools.

Synonymes : attachment, accessory

Expressions courantes : special appliance, appliance for something, fit an appliance